#12: Holiday Headaches? Overcome the Overwhelm!

Pets Teach Love with Dr. Whitney Keller

Tackle holiday stress with the Overcome Overwhelm framework, and finish this year on top!

As the end of the year and holidays approach, it may feel like you have to keep up with impossible expectations. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the events, expenses, and food. (Yes, I’m always here for the food!)

If that resonates with you, don’t worry—you're not alone. This episode dives back into the Pets Teach Love Overcoming Overwhelm framework to help you manage all those seasonal stressors. Whether it's cooking that massive Thanksgiving dinner, figuring out Christmas shopping, or dealing with the cold, dark days of winter, there are creative ways to take control.

I’ll walk you through some light-hearted examples, then I encourage you to apply the framework to what really matters in your life. If you haven’t already, you may want to check out Episode 2 first for an explanation of the Overcoming Overwhelm framework and the free worksheet. Now let’s work through the chaos together!

Episode Highlights:

• 1:48 Holiday stressors
• 2:34 Thanksgiving dinner
• 4:25 Christmas gifts
• 6:33 Winter weather

Simplify your life today with the Overcoming Overwhelm framework!

Additional Resources:

Pets Teach Love podcast Episode 2: The Secret to Overcoming Overwhelm: 5 Steps to Start Today

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Music Credit: “Creative Process”, “Enjoy The Ride”, Artist: juqboxmusic, Source: Free Music Archive, License: CC BY-NC